Foodie Friday- Seafood Quinoa

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Quinoa is an herbaceous annual plant grown as a grain crop primarily for its edible seeds. Quinoa originated in the Andean region of Peru, Bolivia, Ecuador, Colombia, and Chile. It was domesticated 3000-4000 years ago for human consumption in the Lake Titic basin of peru and Bolivia. After cooking, Quinoa is 72% water, 21% carbohydrate, 4% protein and 2% fat. Quinoa is also rich in magnesium, iron, B-vitamins, calcium, potassium, phosphorus, vitamin E, and various antioxidants.

Health benefits of Quinoa

Low in cholesterol

It is rich in Fiber

Gluten free

Prevents cardio vascular disease

Protects the liver

Improves digestion

For this week’s foodie Friday, we will be sharing the recipe for making sea food Quiona.